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While service to children and families is the purpose of Global Volunteers programs, working alongside local people is the best way to experience culture and traditions in your host country.  Learn more about some of the customs, language and history that comes alive when serving for one, two or three weeks with Global Volunteers.

Cultures and Traditions, Free Time Options Peru

Favorite Peruvian Christmas Tradition: Hot Chocolate

Hot Chocolate During Christmas

 Daniel Salazar, former Peru Country Manager, writes about three unusual things Peruvians do during Christmas. This is #1: Hot Chocolate & During Christmas. #1. Hot Chocolate During Christmas Another Christmas tradition in Peru is drinking hot chocolate. Hot chocolate in Peru is made from cacao melted with milk and sometimes mixed with coffee and spices. Of course, […]

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December 5, 2022/by Global Volunteers
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Cultures and Traditions, Free Time Options Peru

Peruvians Exalt Seasonal Panettone During the Holidays

Panettone on Christmas

Daniel Salazar, former Peru Country Manager, offers the top three traditions in Peru on Christmas. This is #2: Panettone on Christmas. #2. Peruvians love their Panettone on Christmas: For some reason, Peruvians love to eat certain foods during particular times of the year or holidays. We will talk about that later. All you need to know […]

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December 2, 2022/by Global Volunteers
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Cultures and Traditions, Free Time Options Peru

Fireworks on Christmas: A Crazy Peruvian Custom

Fireworks on Christmas

Daniel Salazar, former Peru Country Manager, writes about “three unusual things Peruvians do to celebrate Christmas.” This is #3: Fireworks on Christmas. #3 Fireworks on Christmas: Everyone loves fireworks – except for dogs. You might have pleasant memories of fireworks on the 4th of July or on your trip to Disney. That is nice, but Peruvians take […]

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November 30, 2022/by Global Volunteers
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Cultures and Traditions Italy

Sicily Volunteer Lodging Boasts Historical Roots

We always strive to provide secure, comfortable lodging in all partner communities; a bonus is sometimes, the building where we stay also is culturally and historically significant to the area. Such is the case in Castelvetrano, Sicily, where volunteers are lodged in the Palazzo al Carmine, a celebrated landmark with a noble backstory. Sicily Country […]

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October 13, 2022/by Global Volunteers
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Cultures and Traditions, Free Time Options Cook Islands

Cook Islands Volunteer Vacation Features Diverse Free-Time Options

free time activities in the Cook Islands

Volunteering abroad with Global Volunteers ensures you’ll serve children and families in partner communities, and also experience different cultures in some of the world’s most fascinating settings. The Cook Islands is one of our service program destinations whose people and landscapes will captivate you. These free-time options on the main island of Rarotonga rival those […]

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September 9, 2022/by Global Volunteers
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Cultures and Traditions, Development Impact Montana

FAST Blackfeet Mobilizes Global Volunteers on 2022 Return to Reservation

Each summer, since 2000 (except for 2020), Global Volunteers has worked in partnerships with the Blackfeet people on community priorities – focusing on labor, elder services and family health and recreation projects. The first volunteer team in 2022 – 10 individuals aged19 to 73 – served from June 5-11. Thirteen service programs follow through early […]

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June 20, 2022/by Michele Gran
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Cultures and Traditions Greece

Christmas & New Years’ Traditions In Greece!

Christmas (Xristouyenna- Christouyenna), meaning “the birth of Christ,” is one of the most important celebrations within the Greek Orthodox church. Traditions vary depending on which region or Island one is from. Here are a few of the popular traditions celebrated in Greece as reported by Greece Country Manager Sam Pinakoulaki: Kalikantzari During the 12-day period […]

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December 25, 2021/by Sam Pinakoulaki
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Cultures and Traditions Greece

Simply Greek – Cultures and Traditions of Civilization’s Birthplace

simply Greek- culture and Traditions in Greece

When you think of Greece, what comes to mind? The rise of democracy? The Olympic Games, ancient history and philosophy, Minotaurs and mythology? Perhaps you think of magnificent temples, the clear waters of the Aegean Sea, sandy beaches, mountain villages, or small windy roads blocked by sheep and goats. Greece is also known as the […]

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December 8, 2021/by Sam Pinakoulaki
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Cultures and Traditions Poland

“Reymontówka” – Volunteers’ Home Away from Home in Poland

Reymontówka is a beautiful and comfortable 200-year-old restored manor house in Siedlce county.

Volunteers serving in Poland get a unique opportunity to stay at a beautiful and comfortable 200-year-old restored manor house named Reymontówka in Siedlce County. It is, for many volunteers, a highlight of their service program. Reymontówka has a very rich history, having been purchased with award funds by Nobel Laureate Władysław Reymont’s widow, later being […]

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May 24, 2021/by Dorota Wierzbicka
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Cultures and Traditions, Volunteer Voices Cuba

Welcoming the New Year as a Volunteer in Cuba

Six-time Global Volunteer Ann Sweeney has served in Cuba three times – including twice for New Year’s celebrations, where she enjoyed Cuban graciousness and tradition. She writes of making connections and nurturing friendships as the focus for Cubans at this very special time of year. By Ann Sweeney After the first train whistle blasted in […]

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January 2, 2021/by Global Volunteers
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